Betty Boop and 'Blondie' enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectives
Read full article: Betty Boop and 'Blondie' enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectivesBetty Boop and “Blondie” are among the highlights of titles entering the public domain with the arrival of 2026.
Mississippi man serving an illegal sentence granted clemency, weeks after his brother
Read full article: Mississippi man serving an illegal sentence granted clemency, weeks after his brotherTwo brothers who received illegal prison sentences that were years longer than the maximum penalty for their crimes have been granted clemency by Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves.
Nasty weather on tap for New Year fetes at Rose Parade in California and revelers in New York City
Read full article: Nasty weather on tap for New Year fetes at Rose Parade in California and revelers in New York CityMarching bands, floats and thousands of spectators are bracing for a rare dose of New Year’s Day rain for the prestigious Rose Parade in Southern California.
Department of Justice is reviewing more than 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
Read full article: Department of Justice is reviewing more than 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey EpsteinThe Department of Justice has expanded its review of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to 5.2 million as it also expands the number of attorneys trying to comply with a law mandating their release.
These bipartisan bills about a drinking water pipeline and a Florida tribe were noncontroversial -- until Trump’s vetoes
Read full article: These bipartisan bills about a drinking water pipeline and a Florida tribe were noncontroversial -- until Trump’s vetoesPresident Donald Trump has issued the first vetoes of his second term, rejecting two bipartisan natural resources bills.
Trump isn't the 1st president to want more room to entertain, longtime White House usher says
Read full article: Trump isn't the 1st president to want more room to entertain, longtime White House usher saysThe longest-serving White House chief usher says presidents before Donald Trump were interested in having a larger space for entertaining too.
Zohran Mamdani to become NYC's next mayor with a midnight oath underground
Read full article: Zohran Mamdani to become NYC's next mayor with a midnight oath undergroundZohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 — but the celebrations are set to last through New Year’s Day.
Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes
Read full article: Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemesThe Trump administration has announced that it is freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years.
National Guard arrives in New Orleans for 1st New Year's since Bourbon Street attack
Read full article: National Guard arrives in New Orleans for 1st New Year's since Bourbon Street attackNearly a year after a New Year's Day truck attack on Bourbon Street left 14 dead, New Orleans officials are still seeking permanent security solutions.
Midwest hit with more extreme cold after winter storm
Read full article: Midwest hit with more extreme cold after winter stormForecasters are warning of even more frigid weather in the Midwest after a winter storm pummeled parts of that region as well as the Great Lakes and the Northeast this week.
Tatiana Schlossberg, a grandchild of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at 35
Read full article: Tatiana Schlossberg, a grandchild of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at 35Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, one of three grandchildren of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died after a battle with leukemia.
Roses in the rain? New Year's Day parade in Pasadena gets wet forecast. Bundle up for NYC ball drop
Read full article: Roses in the rain? New Year's Day parade in Pasadena gets wet forecast. Bundle up for NYC ball dropFor the first time in 20 years, rain is expected to intrude on the Rose Parade in Southern California.
SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1
Read full article: SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits starting Thursday on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those benefits.
Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid
Read full article: Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paidA federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Surge in federal officers in Minnesota focuses on alleged fraud at day care centers
Read full article: Surge in federal officers in Minnesota focuses on alleged fraud at day care centersThe surge of federal officers this week in Minnesota follows new allegations of fraud by day care centers run by Somali residents.
Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations
Read full article: Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellationsThe Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trump’s name was added to the facility.
After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms
Read full article: After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midtermsThe big story of the upcoming midterm elections will be the fight over which party will control the U.S. House of Representatives during the last half of President Donald Trump's second term in office.
In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
Read full article: In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.President Donald Trump’s second term has brought major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Arctic blast brings snow and wind to the Great Lakes and Northeast
Read full article: Arctic blast brings snow and wind to the Great Lakes and NortheastA surge of arctic air is bringing strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast, a day after a bomb cyclone that hit the northern U.S. Tens of thousands of customers were without power early Tuesday, with Michigan hardest hit.
National Guard to patrol New Orleans for New Year's a year after deadly attack
Read full article: National Guard to patrol New Orleans for New Year's a year after deadly attackA National Guard deployment in New Orleans authorized by President Donald Trump will begin Tuesday as part of a heavy security presence for New Year’s celebrations.
No motive revealed in killing of prominent California farmer's estranged wife in Arizona
Read full article: No motive revealed in killing of prominent California farmer's estranged wife in ArizonaInvestigators declined to reveal the suspected motive in the shooting death of a prominent California farmer’s estranged wife last month in eastern Arizona.
Rain could be an unwelcome entry at the Rose Parade on New Year's Day. Bundle up for NYC ball drop
Read full article: Rain could be an unwelcome entry at the Rose Parade on New Year's Day. Bundle up for NYC ball dropFor the first time in 20 years, rain could be an intruder at the Rose Parade in Southern California.
Judge dismisses criminal case against TikTok streamer held in immigration detention
Read full article: Judge dismisses criminal case against TikTok streamer held in immigration detentionA federal judge has dismissed a criminal case against a popular Los Angeles TikTok streamer who is currently being held in immigration detention.
Court releases transcript from closed hearing for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Read full article: Court releases transcript from closed hearing for man accused of killing Charlie KirkA Utah judge has ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in October over whether the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk must be shackled during court proceedings.
Hawaii hopes stricter laws will quiet illegal fireworks after deadly New Year's Eve blast
Read full article: Hawaii hopes stricter laws will quiet illegal fireworks after deadly New Year's Eve blastHawaii authorities are cracking down on illegal fireworks after a tragic explosion last New Year's Eve killed six people.
A bomb cyclone brings blizzards to the Midwest before turning east
Read full article: A bomb cyclone brings blizzards to the Midwest before turning eastA strengthening bomb cyclone is barreling across the northern United States, unleashing severe winter weather in the Midwest and aiming at the East Coast.
Winter storm sweeps across US with snow, ice and severe weather
Read full article: Winter storm sweeps across US with snow, ice and severe weatherA powerful winter storm driven by a rapidly intensifying cyclone is sweeping east from the Plains, bringing heavy snow, ice and rain to much of the country.
How TV shows like 'Mo' and 'Muslim Matchmaker' allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their stories
Read full article: How TV shows like 'Mo' and 'Muslim Matchmaker' allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their storiesComedian Mo Amer is gaining attention for his show “Mo,” which explores the journey of a Palestinian refugee family seeking asylum in the U.S. The series is part of a wave of TV shows by Arab or Muslim American creators that aim to tell authentic stories without relying on stereotypes.
Winter storm snarls holiday travel across US Northeast, Great Lakes
Read full article: Winter storm snarls holiday travel across US Northeast, Great LakesMore than a thousand flights have been canceled or delayed across the Northeast and Great Lakes as a winter storm disrupted one of the busiest travel weekends of the year between Christmas and New Year’s.
Anonymous money fuels $5 million in attacks on Georgia's Lt. Gov. Burt Jones
Read full article: Anonymous money fuels $5 million in attacks on Georgia's Lt. Gov. Burt JonesA mysterious group called Georgians for Integrity has spent around $5 million on television ads, mailers and texts attacking Lt. Gov. Burt Jones since November.
